Shwetark Ganpati - Vellerukku Vinayagar

Shwetark Ganesha or Shwetark Ganpati – Vellerukku Vinayagar

Swetark Ganapathy Idol (Vellurukku Ver Vinayaka in Tamil, White Madar root in Hindi, White Gilledu in Telugu, Calotropis Biological Name, Aak in Ayurveda, Arka, Aankada, Akanda, Aditya in other languages, 

Shwetark Ganpati is considered to be as one of the purest, most exceptional, and holy item found on this earth. Installing Shwetark Ganpati in the house brings in the blessings of the Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Shwetark Ganpati, which is obtained from the roots of the shrub, called as Ark, Madar (as called in Hindi), or Aak (as called in Sanskrit), considered to be the rarest of rare, and are called Shwetark. Its garland is offered to Lord Hanuman on Saturday for remedy of some special problems.

The root of this rare plant is taken out strictly as per method prescribed in the ancient scriptures, only at a very auspicious well-chosen time. After peeling off the bark and covering from this root, a shape resembling Lord Ganesh is found out. our viswakarma people properly carve the root and make Ganpati .

Rituals To Perform Shwetark Ganesha Puja

Establish the idol of Shwetark Ganesha in the east direction of the house. Red cloth, red seat, red flowers,is used to worship Shwetark Ganesha. Chant the following mantra while offering your prayers to the lord, "Om Vakratundaya Hum"

. Chant this mantra with devotion and faith to please the lord.

Gives knowledge and concentration power,

Eliminates illnesses, and maintains harmony in family life,

Activates positive vibrations in the house and brings wealth and prosperity.

A house with Shwetark Ganpati – Vellerukku Vinayagar or a white Aak tree from which                  

Shwetark Ganesha forms, remain safe from enemies and evil-eye mongers.

Known to be a potent remedy for people undergoing Kethu Mahadasha, antardasha and malefic Kethu transits and placements, worshipping the Shwetarka Ganesha are best in these conditions.